Goal scored by Antonio Valencia against Everton (Sep 17, 2017)

About this goal

A deep cross finds Valencia running onto the ball to lash a first-time half-volley on the rise into the net.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 17/30

Valencia makes excellent connection after the first bounce but the shot hits the net pretty centrally.

Technical Difficulty 14/30

A decent hit but with the space he has most players would expect to threaten the goal from there.

Uniqueness 8/20

Nothing special.

Importance 6/10

The opener in a thrashing of Everton

Standard of Opposition 7/10

EVERTON

FootballCritic Verdict

5.2

Symptomatic of an EPL season which didn't produce much in the way of special goals.

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Goal scorer

Antonio Valencia

Defender (Right),Defensive Midfielder (Centre)

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